Results 1,841-1,860 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Where is the beef?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government's light bulb initiative will help Ireland meet the 3% annual reduction target while taking into account that the ESB is part of the emissions trading sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14396/08]

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Can the Minister clarify that the initiatives he has taken on light bulbs, which affect the ESB, will not be counted as part of the 3% reduction like other particular measures concerning the emissions trading scheme?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Did he not?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: I see. That is a different job altogether.

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Minister did have something different to say about this on 28 February when he addressed the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. He is all over the place as regards how he counts his figures.

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: May I ask the Minister to clarify the matter again?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Are measures that have been taken on the emissions trading scheme being counted as part of the 3% or not? Can he clarify that first?

Climate Change Strategy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: I was a bit confused.

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: We were a little confused by the Minister's previous comments on whether the emissions trading sector was included in the 3% target. The Minister has been very frank in stating that it is part of the 3% reduction. That makes a significant difference from the calculations and statements made by the Minister and to the genuineness of his commitment on this matter. We will revert to the...

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: They could be frightened.

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: We are aware of the Minister's commitment to a carbon levy. He said during the publication of his carbon budget that he would expect it to be introduced in 2009. What progress has been made and will there be an interim report from the Commission on Taxation before the next budget that will draw on that matter? When will the Minister put a price on carbon, as he promised? Were any other...

Environmental Policy. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Is Professor Hogan the Minister's man on the commission?

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure the continuation of existing staffing levels at a school (details supplied) in County Carlow for the school year 2008 to 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15138/08]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 15: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make arrangements that the maximum possible details in respect of appraisals of NDP projects are published, subject to not compromising the State's ability to run competitive tenders effectively. [15694/08]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress made to date in achieving better value for money from the latest round of expenditure reviews. [15693/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the proposed new school at a school (details supplied) in County Carlow will be sanctioned as promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15788/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason veterans are not included in the 2.5% increase in pay and pension recently awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in respect of an application for citizenship for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15786/08]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a course to ensure that there are sufficient assessors to implement the EU-DEAP regulations under the Building Control Act 2007 particularly relating to existing dwellings and in view of the implementation date of 1 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15785/08]